Rinse. Drain the basin and gently press sweater to remove excess water, being careful not to wring or twist.

Spread sweater on a thick, dry towel. Roll towel the way you would a yoga mat, pressing as you go. Do not twist towel.

Unroll. Lay sweater on a dry towel on a flat, waterproof surface. Reshape sweater. Spread arms out straight, push ribbing together, align collar and button any buttons. If there is a belt, dry it separately. After 12 to 24 hours (depending on the thickness of knit), turn sweater over and spread out on a dry towel. You won't need to reshape but you can pat and fluff.

Once completely dry, your sweater should be ready to wear. If any wrinkles or folds remain, use a steamer to remove. All natural fibers pill. If that happens, simply use a sweater shaver to remove pilling. Avoid too much pressure or it may cause a hole.